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What is a triop and can I keep them in a community fish tank?

I was off college and was at the bookstore with a date, and I discovered these “science” project kits. They were made for kids, but being a lover of plants and animals, I found the Triops kit the most interesting. It reminded me of the “seamonkies” kits you usually see in Walmart or the “grow your own butterflies” kits on commercials.

Such kits seem so tiny for the animals to thrive and live long lives and are considered cruel (to me, anyway).

I’m a fishkeeper and own two community tanks. Would I be able to buy triops and keep them in my 29g tropical freshwater aquarium?
My 29g is understocked with 5 platies and a betta.
I wish to add bamboo shrimp afterwards.

Star Wars Science – Dagobah Frog Habitat

Star Wars Science – Dagobah Frog Habitat

  • Watch as live tadpoles transform into frogs
  • Sturdy aquarium tank with Dagobah Swamp theme
  • Hideaway hut
  • Detailed background scene
  • Easy to clean, fun, and informative

Star wars dagobah frog habitat

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TRIOPS Eggs Sea Monster kit pet aquarium Dinosaur Shrimp Triop Student Project

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MICRO TUBE FOR TRIOPS,KILLIFISH,FAIRY SHRIMP EGGS
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My Son’s Science Project “Triops”

This is a video of a prehistoric creature that lived in during the triassic period. These are called Triops, but my son calls them cytrops.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Pocket Science Discovery Tube

Pocket Science Discovery Tube

The curious kid who pops open this Discovery Tube will be amazed to find a mini science lab just waiting to get out! Once children have hunted around the house for the simple items needed, they’ll be off to performing cool experiments like making a volcano, plating a nail with copper, and exploring chemical reactions. It’s a great introduction to the basics of science, all in a pint-sized package.

Shipping Weight (lbs): 2; Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 2

List Price: $ 5.90

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My triops has a really weird red thing on its head?

I got a Smythsonian science kit that hatches triops, but only one hatched. It’s been nice and big and healthy, for about a month. But today I noticed something wicked weird; it has this giant blob of a red thing on its head! It almost looks like the shell has risen up and filled with blood or something. It’s still alive, but its just barely crawling across the floor of the tank. What the heck is it?? Does it mean its dying, or maybe does it relate to breeding or something?